managing student groups
I love student groups and agree with the 6-8 students per group but most of my classes currently have 5 or less people in them. It's very difficult to have student groups when there is only 1 student in the class.
Kristen,
this is a great strategy & reminds them that they don't generally get to pick their work groups/teams so they need to learn to work with a diverse group.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I'm always sure to group my students with students that they dont interact with much. I feel it's a good balance, and teaches them how to work with other people than their "friends."
Ronald,
and this also helps the students learn how to work with a diverse group of individuals which is more reflective of the work environment.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have the same issues in my classes. I do agree that the students need to pick numbers so that they do not get in their "clicks" with their friends. that way is is a random group of students
